As a creative person, you know that every second of your time spent working on your latest masterpiece is precious, so you wouldn't want to waste a single second would you? Unbelievably, just clicking through menus to find different functions can slow down your workflow by 40%! Dedicated keyboards have been proven to remedy this by speeding up your workflow substantially and getting back the 40% of wasted time. In this article I am going to take an in-depth look at the dedicated keyboards and why you can't live without one!

So what exactly is a dedicated keyboard?

A dedicated keyboard is a special keyboard full to the brim of the shortcuts from your chosen program printed on the keys. They are a more advanced option of a keyboard for those of you that are really into your editing, (and those of you, who want to save countless hours of your life!)

What are the advantages of a dedicated keyboard?

As I have previously mentioned, having the Keyboard Shortcuts right there in front of you can speed up your workflow by 40%. We all know what it's like having a deadline to meet, so why waste precious time clicking through endless menus? You may be thinking, "Well I already know a few of the shortcuts, I don't need a keyboard with them on." If that's what you're thinking, you couldn't be more wrong! Imagine how fast you could work with 80 shortcuts right there in front of you! Dedicated shortcuts keyboards are also colour coded so similar tools are all placed within the same areas. So for example if you wanted to play, fast forward or rewind footage, you'll find these shortcuts would be in the same colour group on your keyboard.

Will my family be confused if they use my computer?

As well as shortcuts, the dedicated keyboards also have the original letters printed onto them, so they can still function as an ordinary keyboard for everyday use. They won't be confusing for marvopro.com else who might come to use your keyboard. They are also a great teaching aid for if you are choosing to share your skills and talents with family or friends. In most cases an editing keyboard will add that professional touch to your workstation, and could be the deciding factor on whether a client thinks you take your work seriously or not.

I already have an Editors Keys sticker set on my existing keyboard, why should I opt for the dedicated keyboard?

Although the sticker sets are fantastic, many of our customers are now going for the dedicated keyboards due to their professional look, their lifetime guarantee, and the piece of mind that the keyboard below the shortcuts is of the best possible quality. Our dedicated keyboards also have some great features that others don't such as the number pad (that some other keyboards no longer have) and USB ports.